Wireless Technologies on the road to effective Disaster Management: A survey

Abstract

Over the past ten years, there have been more disasters and these catastrophes have a greater impact on communication networks' ability to function. An immediate emergency response is necessary in disaster scenarios. There is a lot of interest in wireless-based emergency response systems since wired emergency response systems have struggled to effectively operate in such time-sensitive circumstances. Several wireless systems and technologies, each having unique properties, advantages, disadvantages are suggested in this respect for application in diverse emergency response scenarios. This study focuses on how recent developments in wireless protocols and communication technologies, particularly mobile technologies and devices, might assist disaster management. In order to encourage the usage of technology using wireless for responding to emergencies, comparison of various wireless advances is presented. This study gives a general overview of how new telecommunications and technology advancements like Massive MIMO, Millimeter wave, Device to device, Non-Orthogonal multiple Access (NOMA) and Cognitive radio might enhance the potential of disaster management networks. It provides broad principles that will aid public safety organisations in selecting wireless technologies that are appropriate for each of them. In contrast to previous surveys, this one focuses on current research objectives and recent advancements in the field of disaster management by emphasising the usage of widely available mobile applications and devices.